A Bible Reading Pilgrimage in Three Parts
Bible Pilgrimage, Part 1: Reading the Bible with Young ChildrenAlmost 10 years ago (in January, 2012), before Megan and I joined the official Redeemed Reader team, Janie and Emily embarked on an ambitious, read along project: a Bible Reading Challenge.* 48 weeks’ worth, to be exact. As a mom of 3 young children, I jumped…
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High School American Literature: A Better Approach
High School American Literature: Often Dark and Depressing When I arrived at college, I was absolutely, 100% convinced that British lit was my jam. American literature could stay on the shelf, for all I cared. Ironically, I adored my high school American literature teacher. I just didn’t enjoy what we read in class. Sadly, my…
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Favorite High School Video Curricula for Homeschool or Enrichment
We are fans of BOOKS here at Redeemed Reader, to be sure. But we are also interested in raising up the next generation of writers who write for God’s glory. Sometimes books are the best resource for educating young people. Sometimes, though, video is better. I am a former classroom educator. I currently educate my…
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Raising Writers in Four Simple Steps
Or, the Wordsmith philosophy of teaching composition
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Laid-Back Grammar
Grammar is easier to teach if you don’t try to teach it too soon or too singularly
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Wordsmith Curriculum Review: A Writing Curriculum by our own Janie Cheaney
NOTE: We’re taking a week off our Summer Reading Challenge to think ahead about the coming school year. Welcome to Wordsmith Week! Leading off with this review, in which Betsy gushes over Wordsmith Apprentice, Wordsmith, and Wordsmith Craftsman. A Curriculum Review? We don’t usually review curriculum resources here at Redeemed Reader. And yet. When your…
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*Reading and Talking about Sexuality
*Note, this post engages with sexuality and includes conversation and books that are suitable for teens and adults. I was hiking in Europe. A French friend was telling me about a messy hook-up pseudo relationship. I listened and sympathized and then said, thoughtfully, “That kind of thing wouldn’t happen for me because I believe that…
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Ordinary Homeschooling: Reflections on just serving dinner
Resources we actually used Last summer in a post titled Just Serve Dinner, I shared some of the best resources we have enjoyed over the years, the ones that are an ongoing blessing to our family. Here are a few more that have pleasantly surprised me in how much I have enjoyed using them. I…
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Summer Reading is Here!
We’ve been planning Faith & Fortitude, our 2021 summer reading program, for months, and it’s finally here! We officially begin on Monday, June 14th–that’s this coming Monday! It’s not too late to join in the fun (even if you’re reading this after Monday). Read on to find out more about our 2021 summer reading challenge.…
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*Tree Street Kids: Jack vs. the Tornado and The Hunt for Fang
Authentic characters and classic themes shine in a God-honoring series about Jack, his sister, friendship, and a great clubhouse. Tree Street Kids series by Amanda Cleary Eastep, illustrated by Aedan Peterson: Jack vs. the Tornado and The Hunt for Fang. Moody, 2021. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10, ages 10-12 Recommended For: Ages 8-12 Some…
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